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In UN complaint, Azimjon Askarov seeks justice, freedom

By Muzaffar Suleymanov/CPJ Europe and Central Asia Research Associate

Lawyers for imprisoned investigative reporter Azimjon Askarov, who is serving a life term in Kyrgyzstan on charges widely seen as politically motivated, filed an appeal today with the U.N. Human Rights Committee that seeks his release.

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November 13, 2012 2:46 PM ET |
Tags: Azimjon Askarov, Imprisoned, Legal Action, Nurbek Toktakunov, Open Society Justice Initiative, U.N. Human Rights Committee

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